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Time of India
4 hours ago
- Sport
- Time of India
NHL fans stunned as Panthers, Hurricanes coaches ignore handshake after playoff series ends
NHL fans stunned as Panthers, Hurricanes coaches ignore handshake after playoff series ends (Image Source: Getty Images) The Florida Panthers beat the Carolina Hurricanes. That win ended the Hurricanes' season. Players and coaches basically line up and shake their hands after the final game of a playoff series. This time, the coaches did not. Panthers coach Paul Maurice and Hurricanes coach Rod Brind'Amour stayed behind. They did not go out to join the handshake. Some fans also saw them talking in a tense way after the game ended. Panthers, Hurricanes Coaches may have had a disagreement Usually, when the last game ends, all players and coaches line up. They shake hands to show respect. It is a tradition in hockey. Even if the games are rough, players and coaches still show good sportsmanship. The two head coaches, however, kept away this time. They might have had a little disagreement or argument. Though we are not sure what they spoke to each other, their manner did not appear warm. People watching the game were surprised. This kind of thing does not happen often. Fans and reporters asked why the coaches did not shake hands. Some were upset. Others thought it was fine. Also Read: Coaches to get a 50% salary hike | More sports News - Times of India Fans are supporting Coach Maurice Many fans said Coach Maurice was right. They said the handshake is for the players only. The players do all the hard work. They play the game, block shots, and fight for the win. Some people said it's okay for coaches to skip the handshake. But other fans said no. They said coaches should lead by example. Even when it is hard, they should show good behavior. They said the handshake is about respect, and coaches should show that too. Neither coach gave a full answer after the game. They only talked about the season and their teams. Maurice said he was proud of the Panthers. Brind'Amour said his team played hard all year. Now the Panthers are going to the Stanley Cup Final. They lost in the final last year but now have another chance. The Hurricanes are out. Their season is over. The handshake moment is still being talked about. Some say it was rude. Some say it's no big deal. But everyone agrees playoff games are full of emotion. Sometimes, things don't go the usual way.
ABC News
5 hours ago
- General
- ABC News
With a finals place on the line, Moana players are urged to channel the hurt after their mauling by the Chiefs
After 15 rounds of Super Rugby action, it all comes down to the last home and way game of the season for Moana Pasifika against the Hurricanes at the Cake Tin in Wellington. It's win or bust, do or die, for head coach Tana Umaga and his team, if they are to make finals for the first time in the short history of the franchise. And it was all going so well for Moana, with three wins in a row, but then carnage when they were torn apart by the Chiefs a week ago. So coach Tana's task, together with his inspirational captain Ardie Savea, has been to re-energise the team ahead of their biggest game yet. And to do that he says his players have to feel the pain of what was a humiliating defeat in Hamilton, and seek redemption against the Hurricanes.
Yahoo
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
It's A Great Time To Be A Carolina Hurricanes Fan, Believe It Or Not
You look at the Carolina Hurricanes' record under coach Rod Brind'Amour in the Eastern Conference final, and you begin to wonder why they even bothered to show up for it. That's fair. But just because the Hurricanes haven't been competitive in conference finals, including against the Florida Panthers this year, doesn't mean this is an organization bereft of hope. In fact, once these guys figure it out, you might be looking at the NHL's next dominant team. The Hurricanes, as coach Rod Brind'Amour said when he put his forefinger and thumb close together, are this close to getting there. To fire the coach or tear things apart would be a massive mistake. The Hurricanes are set up for success and they have a smart GM who isn't afraid to make moves that are risky. Sound like anyone you know, like maybe Bill Zito? The Hurricanes are fine. Watch the video column for more, and share your thoughts. Get the latest news and trending stories by following The Hockey News on Google News and by subscribing to The Hockey News newsletter here. And share your thoughts by commenting below the article on
Yahoo
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Why Sebastian Aho's stunning Game 5 goal means perfection for Hurricanes
The post Why Sebastian Aho's stunning Game 5 goal means perfection for Hurricanes appeared first on ClutchPoints. The Carolina Hurricanes completed step one of their potential comeback on Monday night, getting a Game 4 win over the Florida Panthers to cut the Eastern Conference Finals deficit to 3-1. However, they know that they still have a lot of work to do to get back in the series and pull off one of the greatest comebacks ever. Advertisement On Wednesday night, the Hurricanes are back home to try and get a second consecutive win to push the series back to Florida for Game 6. Carolina got off on the right foot with a goal by Sebastian Aho to take a 1-0 lead in the first period. Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind'Amour talked about the importance of scoring first heading into Game 5, and the stats back that up. Carolina is 6-0 this postseason when getting on the board before its opponent, and it is trying to make it a perfect seven on Wednesday night. Unfortunately for the Hurricanes, they have a lot of work to do to improve that record to 7-0 and keep their season alive heading into Game 6. Aho scored a second goal in the first period to give Carolina a 2-0 lead at the first break, but as the Panthers have done so many times before, they responded with a flurry. Advertisement The defending Stanley Cup champs dominated the second period, scoring three goals to take a 3-2 lead with just 20 minutes to play. Matthew Tkachuk got the scoring underway for Florida with a power play goal before Evan Rodrigues tied the game at two just 30 seconds later. Then, just post the halfway mark of the period, Anton Lundell netted the go-ahead goal to put the Panthers in pole position on the road. The Hurricanes will certainly come out and play a frantic third period as they try to find the equalizer, but that isn't really their style of play. However, it will need to become comfortable if Carolina wants to make something happen and get back in the game, and the series. Maybe Aho can come up with a third goal to cement the hat trick and help keep his team's season alive.
Yahoo
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Hurricanes extend bonkers record after another playoff crash out
The post Hurricanes extend bonkers record after another playoff crash out appeared first on ClutchPoints. The Carolina Hurricanes' season came to an end on Wednesday night, as they were eliminated from the Stanley Cup Playoffs by the Florida Panthers, who won by a 5-3 final score in Game 5. Advertisement For the third consecutive season, the Panthers are the last team standing in the Eastern Conference and now hope to make it consecutive Stanley Cup victories, awaiting the winner of the Dallas Stars and Edmonton Oilers in the Western Conference Final. But for the Hurricanes, it was another disappointing end to another strong regular season that also saw them cruise through the opening two rounds of the postseason against the New Jersey Devils and Washington Capitals. In doing so, they've made some unfortunate sports history. This season marks the seventh consecutive campaign that the Hurricanes have won at least a single round in the postseason but ultimately fell short of advancing to the championship round; no other team in the major four North American sports leagues has done that in more than five consecutive seasons. The teams to do so in five straight seasons include the Toronto Maple Leafs, the NBA's Milwaukee Bucks, and the NFL's Buffalo Bills. The Hurricanes failed to protect their 2-0 lead in Game 5 James Guillory-Imagn Images The Hurricanes avoided what would have been a fourth consecutive sweep of their team in the Eastern Conference Final when they managed to prolong their campaign with a 3-0 victory over the Panthers in Game 4 on Monday night in Florida. Advertisement Things went well for the Hurricanes in the opening 20 minutes of play on Wednesday, as they quickly took a 2-0 lead thanks to a pair of goals from Sebastian Aho. But the Panthers quickly stunned the Hurricanes in the second period with three goals in a span of just under five minutes of time from Matthew Tkachuk, Anton Lundell and Evan Rodrigues, taking a 3-2 lead. Carolina then knotted the score at 3-3 in the third period as Seth Jarvis capitalized on a Florida turnover, slipping the puck past goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky. But once again, the Panthers had the answer as Carter Verhaeghe netted what proved to be the game-winner at the 12:21 mark. Sam Bennett then sealed the win by hitting the vacated net with goaltender Frederik Andersen on the bench for a sixth attacker. It'll now be another offseason full of question marks in Raleigh.
